It is because:
a) many people buy pets on impulse only to dump them when the novelty wears off
b) the unchecked breeding of stray cats and dogs and
c) the SPCA is the only shelter in Singapore that does not turn away any animal
With so many pet shops and pet farms in Singapore, it’s easy to stroll into one, fall for a cuddly puppy or kitten, or kid yourself into thinking “how difficult can it be to look after a little bunny?” After a couple of months, the kids are bored with the dog, mum is complaining about hair on the furniture, dad thinks the vet bills are too high, etc. Then the animal is dumped at the SPCA, and the family says "no time to look after it".
If the animal fits the selection criteria (such as health, age and temperament) and if there's space, it will be put up for adoption. Once an animal is selected for adoption, it will stay in the shelter until a suitable home is found. There is NO time limit. Some animals find a home after a week or two. Others may wait many months.
If you feel you're ready for a pet, please adopt instead of buying. One of the ways the SPCA can reduce the number of animals euthanased is if more people adopt pets instead of buying them.
Click here to see our animals waiting to be adopted.
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